In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with 2024 triple j Unearthed High winner Mariae Cassandra while she’s in Adelaide on her debut headline tour.
Mariae reflects on the experience of touring Australia for her own shows, sharing standout moments from the road and the creative thinking behind theming each show, right down to a full style guide for every city. They also dive into her debut EP 'Everything In My Backpocket', unpacking what it was like releasing a body of work she’s been crafting since she was just 15, and how her sound evolved across the record.
It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about growth, creativity, and connection, touching on the comfort listeners find in her music, her journey into songwriting, advice for young artists, and a glimpse at what might be coming next for Mariae Cassandra.

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This episode was filmed at Nexus Arts on Kaurna Country.